Courses

Bibliotherapy Training Courses

Building Bibliotherapy Skills: In-person & On-line

IN-PERSON

Duration: Three full days (non-residential)
Delivery: In-person
Location: Close to a CBD and public transport
Cost per participant: AUD $1,495 (Standard fee) or AUD $1,195 (Early bird)

Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm daily

Small classes, 5 (minimum) – 10 (maximum) people

Morning and afternoon snacks included

Next course: 14-16 May, 2025, Melbourne

 

ONLINE

Duration: 10 weeks
Delivery: Zoom

Next course: Commences 20 January, 2025 – FULL

Time: 9:30-11.30am OR 7.00-9.00pm (AEST Melb/Sydney time)

Offering the course online allows us to reduce costs for the online course, as it eliminates expenses for room hire, catering, and travel and accommodation for the presenter. 

Email Dr Susan McLaine drsusan.biblio@gmail.com to go on the list for the online course.

Course details

  • 12 x 90-minute modules
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Comprehensive course notes
  • Post course activities to embed the learning
  • Follow-up Zoom practice sessions and mentoring
  • Free Bi-Monthly Zoom gatherings for past or registered participants
  • Payment Options offered (be in touch)

Who is it for

The course suits wellbeing-focused professionals interested in facilitating community-based bibliotherapy for people of all ages, including education, libraries, aged-care, writers, creative therapies, counselling, psychology and individuals in one-on-one small practices.

Presenter

Presented by Dr Susan McLaine, Director of Bibliotherapy Australia and a leading authority of Bibliotherapy in Australia and internationally, these immersive courses will provide the inspiration and skills to run your own wellbeing-focused practice.

Contact Bibliotherapy Australia if you would like more information or email Dr Susan McLaine drsusan.biblio@gmail.com

2025  Course dates 

In-person

2025:  Melbourne, 14-16 May

2025:  Brisbane, 5-7 August

Other states (be in touch)

 

Online: Building Bibliotherapy Skills 

2025: 20 January, weekly over 10 weeks – FULL

9.30-11.30am OR 7.00-9.00pm (AEST, Melb/Syd)

 

Online: Bibliotherapy Basics (ALIA course)

2025: Running again in 2025, May-June  

A link will be provided here when registration is open on the Australia Library and Information Association (ALIA) Professional Development Courses members page.

Contact Bibliotherapy Australia or if you would like more information or alternatively email Dr. Susan McLaine at drsusan.biblio@gmail.com

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